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Mommy & Daddy's Cheesecake

This is the cheesecake recipe that my parents always made when I was growing up.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword American Desserts, Cheesecake, Cream Cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Springform pan

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb Ricotta Chese
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 6 Eggs
  • 16 oz Sour Cream
  • 6 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease springform pan with butter.
  • Mix ricotta, cream cheese and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well.
  • Add sour cream with flour and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth, taking care not to overmix.
  • Pour into prepared springform pan. Place pan into waterbath and into oven.
  • Bake for 90 minutes. Turn oven off, but leave cake in oven with the door open for another 60 minutes.
  • Remove cake and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Chill cake for several hours. Before serving, remove outer ring of springform pan and top as desired.